Welcome to the music of Carlo D'Anna's Ridiculous Dream music. Also known as "Dream Warrior" in some circles. Influences and music styles ranging from basic to progressive rock, with definite Retro seventies sound. If you enjoy the sound of Moody Blues, George Harrison, Genesis, Dead Can Dance, and others of the same style, more or less, you will probably like this music. I use quite a bit of Mellotron and acoustic fingerstyle guitar as well.

Why this name?

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My Soundclick angle "Ridiculous Dream"?
Isn't life one?

Do you play live?

I have played mainly as a street musician and in Folk life fairs in the town of Santa Cruz, Calif. and in a few gigs with others. I have formed a small group of like-minded fools to play in my area as well.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

It opens up a whole pandemonium of sounds which is neither negative, nor positive. It just lays it straight on the table, like a combo pizza!

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Sure, for a six figures deal! Why the hell not?
Or even two figures...
...or even ten cents?
...spare change?

Your influences?

I listen to alot of 70's Prog-Rock and obscure European RIO (Rock in Opposition), and World.
My Favs are early Genesis, Danny Kirwan of early Fleetwood Mac, Anthony Phillips, Robert Wyatt, Steve Hackett, King Crimson, Leo Kotke, John Fahey, Spirit, and Quicksilver Messenger Service. Michael Hedges, some jazz and classical. And let us not forget the great Ren and Stimpy. My own interest is Fingerstyle Guitar and Rhythm Guitar.

Yet another amazing piece of progrock from you, Carlo. Your signature sound is so beautiful, with the organ and guitars standing out. I especially like the Moody Blues-like vocals and harmony vocals on this one. Wonderful!
The lyrics are poetic and make you think about all the preachers, that tell you to first go left, then to go right! And you just wish that you could go where ever you want, without any borders....

Can't help being drawn into your songs - I think it's that mystical, psychedelic and hypnotic vibe you manage to capture with your writing and production. Kind of takes me back to the days when things seemed more magical and we all had a more innocent curiosity about everything. Excellent song.

Wonderful lyric with something important to say Carlo,
this has a bit of the mid-psychedelic era progressive feel to it, a bit reminiscent of Kantner & Slick's 'Starship' albums.
Very cool track amico!

Nice rhythmic thing going on at :50 mellotron and synth @ 3:00 is sounding mysteriously wonderful, lotsa cool stuff going on here, both rhythmic and melodic, stereo separated melodic guitars work wonderfully with the vocal melody, I'll be taking this one with me. haha. Funny lyrics, true story? I haven't taken part in a challenge, but will later when I get my synth situation straightened out.